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Posts in category "Nutrition"

The Pace is 3 Years Old and We Have Free Stuff to Help Celebrate!

The Pace is 3 Years Old and We Have Free Stuff to Help Celebrate!
This month marks the third birthday of Chicagonow and The Pace of Chicago. Three years ago, there was this crazy idea to give bloggers a community to blog in, let the experts share their expertise under one roof.  I was fortunate enough to be one of the initial 6 bloggers who helped launch the site... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 17, 2012 at 7:05 am
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Tips on How To Deal With Post Marathon Depression.

Tips on How To Deal With Post Marathon Depression.
Last year, we coined the phrase describing post marathon depression as  Schmung.  These are our tips on how to deal with Schmung! Monday 40,000 of you woke up to the feeling of amazing accomplishment, completing the Chicago Marathon.  A week later, the Schmung has creeped in, and many of you are feeling depressed, angry, tired... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 14, 2011 at 9:00 am
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Hope Solo you need to learn from the book of Al Roker.

Hope Solo you need to learn from the book of Al Roker.
From a Press Release: On October 9, Chicago-area residents Danielle Maglinte, Hailey Danisewicz, Susan Taylor, Scott Herrick, Chad Doellinger, Pat Arbor and Joe Jasnosz, along with six other runners from across the country, will participate in a unique charity relay during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, running alongside relay team captains U.S. soccer stars... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 6, 2011 at 8:03 am
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Chicago is America's Most Caffeinated City and We Got Goodies to Help You Celebrate!

Chicago is America's Most Caffeinated City and We Got Goodies to Help You Celebrate!
In a study by Bundle.com, Chicago was named the most caffeinated city in America(suck it Green Bay, you weren’t in the top 25). We reached the title of #1 by spending the most money in coffee shops than any other city in America.  Chicagoans spend 2.94 more than the national average on a hot cup... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 29, 2011 at 8:21 am
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Tips for Training Safe In The Heat

Tips for Training Safe In The Heat
The heat can punish the most well conditioned athlete and in some cases can be lethal.  With the help of two time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander and meteorologist Amy Freeze, we have put together safety tips for training and racing in the heat. Alexander shared these tips for training and racing that he uses... Read more »
By David Wallach,
July 19, 2011 at 9:40 am
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Craig Alexander and Amy Freeze Share Tips For Training Safe In The Heat.

Zachary Gregory was among 4000 to participate in the Chicago 13.1 Half Marathon on Saturday.  The 22 year old Wrigleyville resident collapsed on the 7500 block of South Shore Drive and later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The initial coroner exam found the cause of Mr. Gergory’s death inconclusive, experts believe that... Read more »
By David Wallach,
June 6, 2011 at 6:46 am
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I'm a Gatorade Lab Rat. The Results.

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“They say” a picture is worth 1000 words.  The picture below, says it all, “pure, unfiltered pain.”  The story below is how I got there. Last week, when I was asked to attend to a special, invite only, endurance testing and nutrition assessments at The Gatorade Sports Science Institute in New York, I jumped at... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 4, 2011 at 6:52 am
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I'm a Gatorade Lab Rat.

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Well, I am about to be.  On Monday, I received an e-mail from my friends at Gatorade asking me if I would like to come to New York and participate in  special, invite only, endurance testing and nutrition assessments at The Gatorade Sports Science Institute. My first thought was “every other writer in America must... Read more »
By David Wallach,
April 27, 2011 at 7:17 am
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St. Patricks Day Fun At Fleet Feet Sports

Fleet Feet Sports has hosted a Chick’s Night for years, on Thursday, March 17, it’s DNO aka-Dudes Night Out, a night dedicated to just the dudes. Festivities kick off at at 8pm with plenty of tournament basketball, challenges for prizes and awesome product demos. The first 75 guys in attendance will receive a FREE pint... Read more »
By David Wallach,
March 15, 2011 at 9:22 am
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Get Your Groove On, For Free from Camelbak- Free Stuff Tuesday

Another week and another great gift for you from Camelbak.  It’s no secret that I am a big fan of their water bottles and hydration systems. While racing towards my goal of 500 miles this Summer, the one constant through every race, workout and cool down, was my Camelbak gear. Camelbak is offering three of... Read more »
By David Wallach,
February 15, 2011 at 10:57 am
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